Houston television reporter Jessica Willey is about to do something many distance runners dream of doing; run the Boston Marathon. So how did she balance her training while being a mom of three and working crazy hours? Take a listen to find out.

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Jessica Willey juggles motherhood, career while training for the Boston Marathon.

Kimberly Evering changed her life completely, focusing more on herself and her fitness. She's done everything from running Spartan races to biking 500 miles across her home state of New York to raise money for cancer. She also runs 'Rock n Flow Yoga' in Virginia, where she's inspiring women of all ages.

Kimberly Evering is the 'Gal on the Go'

Texas A&M's Dr. Peter Murano is on a mission - to help men over 50 stay in shape. He's the man behind 'Old Man Muscle.' And he didn't get his start as a trainer until he was in his 60's!

Meet the man behind 'Old Man Muscle'

Natasha Epperson was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2007. She used fitness to reverse it. Now, she's turning back to her bike and her running shoes to beat it again.

Natasha Epperson uses fitness to battle Type 2 diabetes

Earlier this year I talked about how I didn't miss the gym, and how happy I was with my results at home. Well, I am here to admit how wrong I was. Not only did I wind up missing the gym. But I got a wakeup call when I went back; the home workouts didn't do as much as I did to maintain strength. And finally, I will tell you why you might want to check out your local gym before going back to a big box gym.

I was wrong about not missing the gym, and I got a wakeup call when I went back

The biggest marathons in the country are all returning as in-person events later this year. Boston, Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles will all run in the fall, with different COVID-19 protocols in place. The Chevron Houston Marathon is returning to live racing, as well. And Muffy King with the marathon says they are hoping to have a full field of about 30-thousand runners lace up to 'Run Houston.'

The Chevron Houston Marathon has big plans for its 50th Anniversary race in January

Dean Karnazes had a corporate job. Then, on his 30th birthday, he made a life changing decision. He gave that job up. Now he's 58, a full time runner (known as the Ultramarathon Man). He once ran 50 full marathons in 50 states in 50 days. He talks about that decision, his new book, 'A Runner's High,' and how COVID has impacted his routine.

Dean Karnazes gave up a corporate career at the age of 30 to become a fulltime runner and the 'Ultramarathon Man'

After being cancelled last year because of the pandemic, the Texas MS 150 is back. It runs this weekend, with some changes. Daniel Braden from Fleet Feet Houston will be part of a team riding from Houston to College Station this weekend, and he's doing it for a very personal reason.

After being canceled last year because of COVID, the Texas MS150 is back!!

Don Muchow made a choice in 2004 to get more active. He'd been dealing with Type 1 diabetes for years and eventually started to compete in triathlons. Over the last year, he also made history. The 59 year old became the first person to run from Disneyland to Disney World. That's more than 2,800 miles, and about 32 miles a day, more than a full marathon every run!!

Texan Don Muchow became the first person with diabetes to run from Disneyland to Disney World

We've all done it. We've all gotten into a routine and just kept it going, without challenging ourselves by stepping outside of it. This week, Cliff talks about something he did to get himself out of his normal, and what happened when he did. You should try it sometimes. You might surprise yourself.

You never know what could happen if you get out of your comfort zone

Former Marine George Hood is 63, and already holds multiple physical fitness world records, including the one for the longest plank. He's going for another one this weekend - most push-ups in an hour. He talks about how he prepared for this, how he decided to go for all of these records, and how he hopes to inspire you.

Former Marine George Hood will go for the world's push-up record

We have started to see some live events, local races, return after a year of being impacted by COVID-19. But while some races are back, some local politicians are making last second decisions that aren't fair if you have signed up and spent money on a race.

The politics of COVID puts your physical fitness in a bad spot

If you think Matt Kinztele of Texas was going to let a diagnosis of Parkinson's stop him, you are very, very wrong. Doctors told him one of the best things he could do for himself was to work out. Matt took their advice, in a big, big way.

Matt Kintzele didn't let a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease stop him from being an Ironman

The fitness industry has been ravaged by COVID-19. While the national gym chains will survive, and maybe even thrive, smaller gyms are having difficulty keeping their doors open. That is, if they are allowed to be open at all. Ohio gym owner Dale King says the Health and Fitness Recovery Act deserves consideration from Congress.

Does the fitness industry need a federal bailout?

Galveston Marathon Race Director Jana Landry says there are a lot of new runners created by COVID. We could be in a second running boom. Landry also tells us how a smaller race like hers has survived through the pandemic to make it to the start line later this month.

Are Gen-X runners driving what could be a second running boom?

Gen-X-Fit with Cliff Saunders looks at fitness for everyone that's a Generation X'er. The fitness industry focuses on people in their 20's and 30's. It focuses on the Instagram influencers that aren't real. This podcast is about what's real, because you live a real life.

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